Stay ConnectedA social-emotional learning (SEL) podcast featuring conversations with thought leaders in education who explore how SEL can help us navigate society’s most pressing challenges and create a kinder, more compassionate world. Hosted by Andrea Lovanhill, Tia Kim, PhD, and Shauna McBride. Learn more at GrowKinderPodcast.org.
Brought to you by Committee for Children.
In this episode of the podcast, LaShuna McBride sits down with author and educator Rosalind Wiseman to discuss the complexities of motivation in young people. Rosalind, whose book inspired the iconic film Mean Girls, emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional landscapes of today’s youth and how parents and educators can better support them in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the episode, the pair explores the impact of social media on young people's mental health, the necessity for adults to reflect on their motivations when guiding their children, and the significance of fostering meaningful social connections. Rosalind shares insights from her upcoming book, 10 to 25, which focuses on listening to young people's needs to help promote genuine motivation and will be released just a few weeks after the infamous October 3rd “Mean Girls Day”—an important touchstone in pop culture history that still impacts generations of teens. Rosalind also addresses the challenges posed by negative adult behaviors and offers practical advice for navigating these interactions. She advocates for small, meaningful gestures of kindness, particularly in the spirit of October 3rd, encouraging listeners to reflect on how they can foster positivity in their relationships. Stay tuned for more enlightening episodes this season. Catch us on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. For more information, visit GrowKinderPodcast.org. Additional Resources Learn more about Rosalind Wiseman: https://rosalindwiseman.com/ Sign up for Committee for Children’s policy and advocacy newsletter: https://www.cfchildren.org/sign-up-stay-informed/
In this episode of the Grow Kinder® podcast, Dr. Tia Kim sits down with educator and author Jessica Lahey to explore the vital role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in nurturing children’s success—both academically and emotionally. Jessica talks about how parents can embrace failure as a way to foster resilient adults, sharing vulnerable real stories of overparenting that highlight its impact. In this episode, you’ll find effective strategies to combat overparenting. You’ll also learn more about the link between SEL programming and substance use prevention, and how advocating for nurturing environments can help foster the emotional intelligence needed to succeed. Jessica offers practical insights for parents and educators on giving children the space to thrive, encouraging open discussions about feelings and perspectives. Reflecting on the pandemic, she sees an opportunity to strengthen social-emotional skills and underscores the importance of building resilience in children Stay tuned for more enlightening episodes this season. Catch us on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. For more information, visit GrowKinderPodcast.org. Additional Resources: Learn more about Jessica Lahey: http://JessicaLahey.com Sign up for Committee for Children’s policy and advocacy newsletter: https://www.cfchildren.org/sign-up-stay-informed/
In this episode of the Grow Kinder® podcast, Committee for Children Chief of Staff Shauna McBride talks with Katie Wohlford-McCracken, recipient of our Second Step® Educator of the Year Award and counselor at Fairview Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School outside of Asheville, NC. Katie shares how her school integrates social-emotional skills directly into its school-wide behavior expectations. Students are expected to be assertive and ask for what they want or need, as well as be able to stop and name overwhelming feelings and work to calm themselves down. Katie attributes her school’s success to teachers being fully on board and SEL being the “base language” at Fairview. SEL success, she explains, can often be identified by what you don’t see, like disruptions. Instead, students are quietly engaged and learning. Katie shares her favorite part of Second Step’s curriculum and how she weaves personal stories into her lessons. Shauna and Katie explore misconceptions about SEL and what parents and community members can do to amplify SEL’s benefits. To sign up with Committee for Children to advocate for children’s social-emotional well-being, click here: https://www.cfchildren.org/sign-up-stay-informed/ Stay tuned for more episodes on our thought-provoking journey throughout this new season. You can catch us on your favorite podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and more. For additional information, visit: https://www.cfchildren.org/podcasts/ Don’t forget to engage with us by filling out our listener survey: forms.office.com/r/2WttRZdfgW We created this podcast for you, and your feedback is invaluable. Keep an eye on your podcast feeds for the new season, and in the meantime, remember to Grow Kinder!
In this episode of the Grow Kinder® podcast, Dr. Tia Kim interviews Dr. Laura Markham, a renowned clinical psychologist, author of the Peaceful Parent series of books, and the founder of Aha! Parenting. Throughout the episode, the pair explores the concept of peaceful parenting. Peaceful parenting focuses on self-regulation, connection with children, and coaching rather than controlling kids. Dr. Markham emphasizes the importance of parents and caregivers being mindful of their own social-emotional skills in order to effectively teach these skills to their children. Dr. Markham also highlights the significance of social-emotional learning in both the home and school environments, stating that these skills are essential for building healthy relationships and communities - now and for future generations. Dr. Markham introduces "Aha! Parenting" as a platform that provides support and guidance for parents in utilizing peaceful and connected parenting approaches. Aha! Parenting was founded to support parents to create a more peaceful home and happy, responsible, considerate kids. Concrete examples are given of how parents can apply these strategies with both toddlers and teenagers. Learn more about Aha! Parenting here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/about To sign up with Committee for Children to advocate for children’s social-emotional well-being, click here: www.cfchildren.org/sign-up-stay-informed/ Stay tuned for more episodes on our thought-provoking journey throughout this new season. You can catch us on your favorite podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and more. For additional information, visit GrowKinderPodcast.org. Don’t forget to engage with us by filling out our listener survey: forms.office.com/r/2WttRZdfgW We created this podcast for you, and your feedback is invaluable. Keep an eye on your podcast feeds for the new season, and in the meantime, remember to Grow Kinder!
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